Friday, November 15, 2013

Our rotten broken healthcare system...

Some of you may recall that a few years ago I tore a shoulder muscle during a 3 on 1 fight in my Krav Maga class (you shoulda seen the remains of the other three!). I had hoped it was strained, but after a few days it was clear that something else was up. I called my doc on a Friday morning and saw her that afternoon. She had me get x-rayed right away and, nothing broken, set up an MRI for Monday, one working day. A surgery about a week later, a few weeks on the mend, and back to class.
Well, a few weeks ago I broke up a real fight (note to self - stop that!) and may have injured things again. Well, the deterioration in our lousy healthcare system since a few years ago tells me that we have to tear it down and get the government in to make things right!
This time I contacted my doctor on Wednesday afternoon but could not get in to see him (different doc) until Thursday afternoon! I mean, WTF, right? And he said he thought it was only a rotator cuff strain and asked me which I would prefer, some physical therapy to see if things get better, or an MRI? I mean, really! How the hell do I know what is best for me? Ed Shultz on MSCNBCN knows that we are all too friggin' stupid to decide anything for ourselves. The doc needs to tell me what I have to do. He's the doc, right? I don't know skwat about docterin' stuff. So, anyhow, I mull it over, and called for an MRI yesterday morning (Thursday,) and I can't even get in until Monday afternoon! Two whole working days! Can you believe it? Jeez, that is twice as long a wait as I had before!
See, if it was government run, they'd have taken me right away, and it would be for FREE! Now, with this bum system, I might have to pay a co-pay of $30 or something.
So, viva Obamacare! Bring it!

This is a conversation I had years ago with a co-worker from India.Indian: I had to take my wife to the hospital last night. It is a very nice place. Why, it is as clean as your house is!Me: Well, it's a hospital for Christ sake! It better be!Indian (in icy voice): I can tell that YOU have never been to a hospital in India or Briton.